Oakland Youth Advisory Comission

The Oakland Youth Advisory Commission is a group of 25 youth ages 13-21 appointed by the City of Oakland’s Mayor and City Council to advise the city on youth issues. The Commission strives to represent the diverse interests and issues of youth in Oakland.

OYAC Applications: DUE MAY 30, 2008

The OYAC is currently taking applications for the 2008-2009 school year.

OYAC hosts Youth Civic Engagement City Presentation - December 13

Dialogue with the Oakland Youth Advisory Commission as they present their ideas on having meaningful youth civic engagement in the City of Oakland on December 13 from 4:30-6:00 in Oakland City Hall, Hearing Room #3. Check out the recommendations here!

Stop Alameda Police Harassment of Southeast Asian Youth

The OYAC officially endoreses AYPAL's campaign to stop police harassment of youth communities and racial profiling! Background information, campaign endorsement forms and media campaign information form are available. ACT NOW!

OYAC Elects Executive Officers

Congratulations Rocio Molina, Andy Nguyen, Cesar San Miguel, Elizabeth Agramont and Ashli Fisher for being elected to the OYAC Executive Committee.

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Welcome to the Oakland Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission (OYAC) serves as a voice for youth by advising the City Council on key policy issues affecting youth and meeting the civic leaders to advocate for youth needs. The OYAC tackles issues of importance to youth and is committed to increasing opportunities for youth civic engagement. Each year the Commission focuses on a few major issues that affect youth. In the past, the Commission has worked to improve public education in Oakland, decrease youth violence, improve youth civic engagement opportunities in the city and improve the city's environment. A maximum of 25 youth between the ages of 13 and 21 are recommended by the City Council and Mayor and are appointed by the Mayor for two year terms.

The public is wecome to attend Oakland Youth Advisory Commission Meetings:

When: September - June, every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month

Dinner is from 4-5PM, Meetings is 5-7PM

Where: City Hall, Hearing Room 4 or Hearing Room 3

For more information you can contact: Andrea Tacdol, Youth Leadership Coordinator, 510.238.3245, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

This is the Agenda for the next OYAC Meeting.

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